What information is included in the PPT assessment notice?

• A. Lessee's tax ID number.
• B. Lease term and residual value.
• C. Equipment type, cost, purchase date, and location.
• D. Warranty terms.

Answer: (C)

Personal property tax assessment notices focus on identifying the asset being taxed and where it’s located, so the information presented centers on the asset itself. The key details included are the equipment type, the original cost, the purchase date, and the location of the asset. This set of data is what the tax assessor uses to determine the taxable value and properly assign tax obligations. Items like a lessee’s tax ID number, lease terms and residual value, or warranty terms don’t affect the tax base for personal property tax and therefore aren’t the information typically reported on the PPT assessment notice.